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MVA Fee Listing

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​​This is a list of Maryland's motor vehicle fees. For more specific information please contact us at 1-410-768-7000.

The MVA accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Mobile Wallet Pay​, ​cash or a check made payable to the Motor Vehicle Administration. Checks must have an imprinted name and address and include your driver's license number and home or work phone number.

Driver Licensing Fees

CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class. (8​-year license)​

*Add Motorcycle Class
CDL Duplicate

CDL Correction (w/o renewal)

CDL Skills Retest

CDL Learner’s Permit

CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC)

Driver’s License Renewal ($6.00 per year)

$48.00 - 8 years*

Driver’s License Duplicate

Driver's License Corrected

Driver's License New (under 21)

Driver's License New (21 & over)

$72.00*/$9.00* per year

Learner’s Permit –
Non CDL Type I (GLS) No previous license - includes conversion to full license)

Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type II (Currently/previously licensed)

Learner’s Permit Corrected

Motorcycle License - New (under 21)
Motorcycle License - New (21 & over)

$9.00* per year
$72.00*/$9.00* per year

Moped License – New

Moped License – Renewal

Moped License – Duplicate

Moped License – Corrected

Photo ID Card – New/Renewal

$24.00*

Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction

* Fees may be prorated per year

Veteran's Status and Organ Donor Designations: There is no fee to add or remove a veteran's status or organ donor designation.

Vision Restriction: There is no fee to add or remove the vision restriction code (B, C or F).

Photo ID Card (all types): There is no fee for an ID card if you are 65 years of age or older, or if you have a disability which limits a major life activity.

Vehicle Registration / Tag Fees

The pricing here applies to new vehicle registrations as of July 1, 2024 and existing registrations expiring in and after July 2024.

In the classes identified below, the cost reflected is for one (1) year at time of titling or at the time registration is renewed, but vehicles may also be renewed for two years. The following fees include the yearly $40.00 ​surcharge​ for the EMS system, except where noted otherwise.

Passenge​r Cars
(shipping weight u​​p to 3,500 lbs.)​

Passenger Cars
(shipping weight greater than 3,500 lbs.
but less than or equal to 3,700 lbs.)

(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.)

Passenger Vehicle Operated for Hire

Funeral Vehicles and Ambulances

Street Rod Vehicles

Low Speed Vehicles

* Registration fee does not require a surcharge.

Trucks (3,500 lbs or less GVW)

Trucks (3,501 – 5,000 lbs GVW)

Trailer (3,000 lbs. or less)

Trailer (3,001 - 5,000 lbs.)

Trailer (5,001 - 10,000 lbs.)

Trailer (10,001 - 20,000 lbs.)​

Freight trailer or semi-trailer

Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less

Trailer 3,001 – 5,000 lbs.

Trailer 5,001 – 10,000 lbs.

Trailer 10,001 – 20,000​ lbs.

Class E Trucks

(GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. A registration increase of $45.00 and an additional $40.00 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)

10,000 - 18,000 lbs.

18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

(GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. A registration increase of $20.00 and an additional $40.00 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)

40,000 - 70,000 lbs.

minimum 40,000 - 60,000 lbs.

minimum 60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

(GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. An additional $40.00 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)

minimum 40,000 – 80,000 lbs.

Class T Tow Trucks/Rollbacks (GVW or GCW in lbs. – The following fees include the yearly $40.00 surcharge for the EMS system.)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks under 26,000 lbs.

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks over 26,000 lbs.

Class TE Tow Trucks/Rollbacks

(GVW or GCW in lbs. - Can be used for hauling or towing. Please note the registration increase and surcharges added by weight class below.)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks Up to 18,000 lbs.

$245.00 (includes $40.00 surcharge)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

$11.75 per 1,000 lbs. (add $45.00 increase and $40.00 surcharge)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

$610.00 (includes $40.00 surcharge)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

$14.75 per 1,000 lbs. (add $45.00 increase and $40.00 surcharge)

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

$16.00 per 1,000 lbs. (add $45.00 increase and $40.00 surcharge)

Class H School Bus (The following fees include the yearly $40.00 surcharge for the EMS system.)
(The following fees include the yearly $40.00 surcharge for the EMS system.)

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 20 or less)

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 21 – 35)

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 36 or more)

Class K Farm Area Vehicle (There is no applicable surcharge.)

Farm Area Vehicle

Surcharge

MVA Records Fees

(includes driving records, vehicle registration, title files and licensing documents)

Reinstatement Fees

Driver License Reinstatement (non-CDL or CDL)​

Driver Education Program Fees

Driving School License

Driving School Application

Dealer Licensing and Consumer Services Fees

Motorcycle Dealer Plate Class 1B

New/Used/Wholesale Vehicle Dealer Plate Class 1A

Trailer Dealer Plate Class 1C

Dismantler / Recycler Plate Class 2R

Finance Company Plate Class 3F

Special Mobile Equipment Plate Class 4E

Transporter Plate Class 5T

Dealer's License - New Car

Dealer's License - Used Car

Dealer's License - Wholesale

Dealer's License - Trailer over 15 feet

Dealer's License - Boat trailer/Trailer under 15 feet

Dealer's License - Motorcycle

Dealer's License - Emergency Vehicles

**Manufacturer's and Distributor's Licenses

Scrap Processor License

Automotive Dismantler/Recycler License

Title Service Agent License

Duplicate License - All Types

Corrected License - All Types

*All fees listed are annual fees - renewed bi-annually - unless noted.
**A manufacturer's or distributor's annual license fee is based on the number of vehicles
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Driver Improvement Fees

To apply to be a provider for:

Point System Conference (PSC)

Driver Improvement Program (DIP)

3-Hour Alcohol and Drug Education Program

(* indicates fee for 2 years)

Fees for the point system conference and the 3-hour alcohol and drug education program are at the discretion of the provider.

Insurance Compliance Uninsured Penalty Fee

First 1 through 30 days

Each day after 30 days

Maximum fee per year

Motorcycle Safety Program Fees

Fees for the motorcycle safety training courses vary depending on the course and the training location. Please refer to the Motorcycle Safety Program fee information page for more information.

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fees

VEIP Penalty Late Fee

(assessed the day after the due date and every four weeks (28 days) thereafter)

VEIP Self-Serve Kiosk

Miscellaneous Registration Fees

Additional/Duplicate Registration Card/Sticker​​

Farm Area Temporary Registration​​

Individual’s w/Disability Placards

IRP Duplicate/Replacement Cab Card

IRP New Cab Card

IRP Temporary Authorization

IRP Trip Permit

Organizational Tags – without logo (New or Replacement)

Organizational Tags – with logo (New or Replacement)

ORV Decal / Substitute ORV

Registration / Tag Transfer

Salvage Certificate (New or Duplicate)

Security Interest Filing (New or Duplicate)

Title Certificate – Corrected

Title Certificate – Duplicate

Title Certificate Fee Moped / Motor Scooter

Titling Tax – Based on Fair Market Value

Vanity Plates – per year

Commemorative Tags – Chesapeake Bay**

Commemorative Tags – Agricultural**

Amateur Radio Operator’s Tags*

*indicates $5 additional per year fee; **indicates $10 additional per year fee;

**indicates $12.50 additional per year fee. The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.​

​​Please note: When upgrading to a Bay or Agricultural from any other Maryland plate, you will need to pay the $25 upgrade fee and an additional $20 substitution fee. You will then pay the $12.50 additional per year fee with your registration renewal. Personalization will cost an additional $50 per year.​​

Non-commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8 years and Commercial driver licenses are valid for a maximum of 8​ years. ID cards for individuals 18 years of age and older will be valid for a period of up to 8 years; for those under the age of 18, ID cards will be valid for up to 5 years.

Individuals who apply for a limited term driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card, will continue to be issued a product with a period of validity that equals their duration of lawful status in the United States and the fee would be prorated for that duration. However, for anyone under the age of 21, the fee is not prorated for a learner’s permit, ID card, or driver’s license. The commercial driver's learner’s permit fee cannot be prorated.​